Congratulations to nine members of the Somerville Yegua Band for receiving first division ratings on their class one ensemble and advancing to the State level. The contest was held on Saturday, March 6th at Smithville High School.
The following students performed a Bb Soprano Clarinet Ensemble called Rondo Presto by Joseph Haydn/ arranged by Lancelot
RaMaya Carter, Kailey Eldridge, Abigail Flencher, Bri'Ona Hudson
The following students performed a Brass Quintet called Largo and Finale (from New World) by Antonin Dvorak:
Dakota Carpenter, Chance Esparza, Payton Sprouse, Gracie Tuck, Alazia Vela
The dates for the State contest are to be determined and may be virtual. Congrats again to these fine musicians.
HS Softball 3-4-21 Results:
Somerville Yeguas Varsity Claims Blow-Out Victory Over Bay Area Christian, 11-1
Somerville Yeguas Varsity got on the board in the first inning. Abigail Flencher hit a solo in-the-park homer.
Somerville Yeguas Varsity notched four runs in the fifth inning. The big inning was thanks to a home run by Kailey Eldridge and a double by Emma Kovasovic.
Eldridge was the winning pitcher for Somerville Yeguas Varsity. The bulldog lasted five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out eight and walking one.
#22 was in the circle for Bay Area Christian. The bulldog lasted five innings, allowing 12 hits and 11 runs while striking out nine and walking one.
Somerville Yeguas Varsity tallied three home runs on the day. Flencher had a long ball in the first inning. Eldridge had a four bagger in the first and fifth innings.
Somerville Yeguas Varsity scattered 12 hits in the game. Kyra Watson, Camia Martin, Eldridge, Kovasovic, and Flencher all had multiple hits for Somerville Yeguas Varsity. Watson led Somerville Yeguas Varsity with three hits in four at bats.
Cheer Parent Meeting:
It has been brought to my attention that several people did not know about the cheer meeting this past Monday. Anyone interested in trying out can still try out and we will have a brief parent meeting at 6pm on Monday right after practice. We will be in the high school gym.
Thanks
Sarah Gregory
3-3-21 Smithville Track Meet Results:
Varsity Girls Results:
100m Dash-Camia Martin 2nd Place
200m Dash- RaMaya Carter 4th Place
400m Dash-Destiny Vela 5th Place
800m Run-Halle Stevens 4th Place
800m Run-Destiny Vela 5th Place
100m Hurdles-Deana Williams 3rd Place
100m Hurdles-Alazia Vela 5th Place
100m Hurdles- Cayla Balanga 6th Place
300m Hurdles-Cayla Balanga 4th Place
300m Hurdles-Deana Williams 5th Place
4x100 Meter Relay- RaMaya Carter, Emma Kovasovic, Xadria Martin, Camia Martin 2nd Place
4x200 Meter Relay-RaMaya Carter, Emma Kovasovic, Xadria Martin, Camia Martin 1st Place
4x400 Meter Relay-Destiny Vela, Jazmine, Jackson, Halle Stevens, Ah'Niya Mouton 4th Place
Long Jump-Camia Martin 5th Place
Long Jump-RaMaya Carter 6th Place
Triple Jump-Emma Kovasovic 1st Place
Varsity Boys Results:
200m Dash-Caleb Hanks 5th Place
200m Dash-Verkobe Woodberry 6th Place
110m Hurdles- Gardiner Shivers 2nd Place
300m Hurdles-Gardiner Shivers 3rd Place
4x100 Relay-Verkobe Woodberry, Dominic Tucker, Herschel Conway, Jeremiah Teague 2nd Place
4x200 Relay-Verkobe Woodberry, Dominic Tucker, Herschel Conway, Jeremiah Teague 3rd Place
Long Jump-Dominic Tucker 2nd Place
Long Jump -Jeremiah Teague 3rd Place
Discus- Andrew Vasquez 6th Place
Congratulations YEGUAS!!!
Congratulations to the Yegua Band for receiving first division ratings from all three judges at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest. The event was held on March 3rd at the Bastrop Performing Arts Center. The Band's program consisted of Ft. Canterbury March by Holsinger, Cumberland Cross by Strommen, and Our Kingsland Spring by Hazo. Other participating schools included Burton, Schulenburg, Shiner, Thorndale, Thrall, and Weimar.
This is the 27th year in a row that the Somerville Band has received a first division rating in UIL Concert performance This is also the 26th year of the last 27 for the Yegua Band to receive a first division rating in UIL Sight Reading. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, the Somerville Band could not participate in this year's UIL Marching Band Contest.
Congratulations again to the Yegua Band for their milestone achievement in UIL Concert and Sight Reading Performance.
Title III English Language Learners Parent Night
Noche de padres para los estudiantes del idioma inglés del Título III
Guest Speaker Gracie Guitron form Snook ISD
Oradora invitada Gracie Guitron de Snook ISD
Tonight, March 4th, Online 7 p.m.
Esta noche, 4 de marzo, en línea 7 p.m.
Join Online (iPad, Tablet, Computer)
Go Online: join.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 864 5377 0243
Passcode: 256585
Join by Phone
Call: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 864 5377 0243
Passcode: 256585
Usando iPad, Tableta, o Computadora
Dirijase a: join.zoom.us
ID de reunion: 864 5377 0243
Contraseña: 256585
Usando Celular
Llame a: +1 346 248 7799 US(Houston)
ID de reunion: 864 5377 0243
Contraseña: 256585
In an effort to minimize exposure to COVID-19,Somerville ISD will continue to require students and staff to wear mask at school and to extracurricular events. We appreciate your support as we move forward with our existing COVID-19 Safety Plans.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021: Read Across America!
Several High School Athletes, Staff, and Visitors came to the Elementary Campus to read to our kiddos! It was a great day for our little Yeguas! Thank you to all of our reading volunteers, we appreciate YOU!
Pictured: Payton Sprouse, Richard Rivera-Espinoza, Bryanna Surovik, Renee Bull, Kailey Eldridge, Julian Frayre, Isaac Sanchez, Cullen Sablatura, Halle Stevens, Emma Kovasovic, and Jazmine Jackson.
More pics will be posted soon :)
Congrats to our 10 regional qualifiers, 3 girls and 7 boys. The girls lift for their chance at state this Saturday, March 6th, and the boys will lift for theirs next Thursday, March 11th. I am so excited that Somerville will have such a presence on the regional stage. Our debut year will showcase the strength of Yegua Nation!
Best,
Coach Ethan Watson
CHEER Parent REMINDER:
The parent information meeting for cheer tryouts is tonight in the HS Library at 6pm. The student does not have to attend if they have band or another activity tonight but at least one parent, guardian, or responsible party for the student must attend. It should take no more than 30 minutes. Please email sgregory@somervilleisd.org with any questions.
SHAC Meeting will take place via zoom on 3/1 at 6 pm. We will have 2 guest speakers that will be providing a brief discussion about some health screening opportunities for our students and staff. I hope you are able to attend.
Zoom meeting:
Time: Mar 1, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85701307739?pwd=MVFXZFlEZVV6alE1aGozanVMYlB3QT09
Somerville Powerlifting 2021 Shirts: Orders and Money Due 03/02/21!
Youth sizes Medium/Large: $22.00 & Adult sizes Small-6XL: $25.00
Please email Coach Watson to order and include a phone number: ewatson@somervilleisd.org & Order forms will be at the High School Front Office.
Weekly Game Schedule: February 22-27, 2021
Boys Basketball Playoff Game Against Hull Daisetta on Saturday, Feb. 20th, 5 p.m., at Willis High School. 10005 TX-74, Willis, TX 77378. Tickets will be sold at the gate.
No School Friday, Feb. 19th
We will return on Monday, Feb. 22nd.
No school on Tuesday, Feb.16th. We will keep everyone posted if we have any changes for Wed. Please stay safe and stay home.
Tuesday, February 16th @ 7 PM!
Lady Yeguas Basketball 🏀 in College Station!!!
Congratulations to our February Yegua Chiefs: 1st Grade-Essie Fricke, 8th Grade-Savannah Eschete, 11th Grade- Chloe Smith, and (7th Grade-Roberto Garcia-Vega not pictured)
Way to Go Yeguas!!!
Tutorials are cancelled for all grades today due to the weather and road conditions.
Attention Parents & Students:
Friday, February 12, 2021: ALL STUDENTS EARLY RELEASE AT NOON.
